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HOD Computer Science

₹11L – ₹25L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 2 Aug 30 days left
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 41d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Computer Science
School
St.xaviers Public School
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹25L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
23 May 2026
Closing date
2 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Computer Science salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.7L
per year
Typical
₹17.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Computer Science

at St.xaviers Public School

30 days left

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a HOD Computer Science at St.xaviers Public School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About the institution: St.xaviers Public School in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a secondary setup, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the HOD Computer Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.7 LPA – ₹24.9 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St.xaviers Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Where can I find similar vacancies?

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What questions are asked in a HOD Computer Science interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

What is the average HOD Computer Science salary in Chennai?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Computer Science pay in Chennai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

St.xaviers Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

What is the salary for this HOD Computer Science role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Who fits

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About the school

St.xaviers Public School

Key facts about St.xaviers Public School

Key facts
Founded
2014
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
JERLINE SANGEETHA J S
Affiliation #
1930943
Address
PILLOOR - NALLAKULAM MADURAI MAIN ROAD SIVAGANGAI- 630 562, Pilloor - Nallakulam, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 630562

St.xaviers Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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